MFi certification is an identification license for Apple's external accessories produced by its authorized accessory manufacturers. It is a symbol of good product quality and guaranteed quality.
recently, MFi logo ushered in a major update, after which Apple MFi certified products need to be replaced with new packaging and new MFi logo.
Rechargeable Head Network learned that a certification body revealed: Members of Apple's members, please note: Apple updated the packaging requirements and MFi logo on February 9, 2018; MFi members need to use the new product after February 9th to complete the certification. Packaging design and MFi logo; products that have been certified before February 9th, need to be changed to new packaging and MFi logo within 90 days; new packaging and new MFi logo requirements can be downloaded from the MFi portal: Marketing Materials-MFi Identity Guidelines February 2018.pdf.
(The previous version of the previous version of the logo)
(The above two pictures are the new logo)
You can see that there are three main changes to the new MFi logo:
1, Three product icon icon simplified to a black apple logo , Makes the new MFi logo more recognizable.
2, The order of the products has changed, 'Made for iPod/iPhone/iPad' becomes 'Made for iPhone/iPad/iPod ' as well as 'Made for iPhone/iPad ', that is to say the position of the secondary product category iPod was moved to the last or cancelled.
3, In addition, the font has also changed.
One thing to note is that Apple has increased the protection of intellectual property rights. There is a legal risk for companies that have not obtained official authorization from Apple to use the above MFi logo.
About MFi:
Apple's MFi certification ('Made for iPhone/iPad/iPod') is a licensed program for developers of hardware and software external devices for the Apple iPad and iPhone. The name was originally an abbreviation of Made for iPod.
The certification covers a variety of device connectors, including the headphone jack, the original dock connector and the new Lightning connector, and AirPlay support. Companies that have joined the MFi program and passed certification testing can display specific MFi-related logos on their product packaging, such as 'Made for iPod' badge. Promote your electronic accessories with the MFi logo.
The MFi logo conveys the following information to the customer: This electronic accessory is designed to connect to an iPod, iPhone or iPad and has been verified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
